Automation & Production Engineer

LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm specializing in pharmaceutical, agrifood, industrial biotech and industrial plant processes, which has been in business for 25 years. Today, the company has 25 offices across North America and Europe, and over 480 employees with a passion for engineering.

We believe in a flexible working environment that values work-life balance while encouraging efficiency and creativity on a daily basis.

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Automation Engineer, Toronto, ON

The candidate will play a key role in project management by ensuring planning, cost and schedule control, as well as the design, programming, and commissioning of automated systems

Define customer needs

Design automated systems and select equipment (controls, instrumentation, motor controls, control panel design, etc.)

Programming PLCs and user interfaces

Participate in system testing and commissioning

Manage factory automation projects: planning, supervision, change control, and reporting on budget, schedule, and resources, manufacturers, and contractors

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary project team

Bachelor's degree in automated production engineering (APE), electrical engineering, or equivalent.

• 3-5 years’ experience in the field of industrial automation
• Experience in the food and/or pharmaceutical industry (an asset)
• Strong leadership, relationship management, organizational planning and project management skills, in addition to technical knowledge

Ability to exercise independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results

Ability to influence clients, suppliers and peers into adopting "best practices" in the engineering field

Capability to engage and energize others to reach their fullest potential and performance

Have flexibility to travel to external manufacturing sites as needed

Competitive Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience and industry standards;

Comprehensive group health insurance coverage from day one (medical, dental, vision, childcare);

Retirement Plans: Employer-contributed RRSP plan at 4%;

Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid work mode, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office;

Mentorship programs, training, cross-department opportunities, etc.;

Work-Life Balance: 3 weeks of regular vacation with 1 week of paid vacation during the Christmas holidays. 1 week of Personal/Sick leave ;

A diverse, flexible, and non-conformist work environment that values equity, work-life balance, and promotes efficiency in daily tasks with enormous growth opportunities;

Team-Building Activities: Lunch & Learn sessions, team retreats, outdoor activities, family get-togethers, and workshops;

Other Benefits: Public transport and telephone reimbursement